Updated Articles

  1. SB-68 Piper J-3/J-5 Stabilizer Rear Bearing Bracket

    Failure of the stabilizer rear bearing bracket as a result of improper or insufficient lubrication.
  2. SB-63 Piper J-3/J-5 Stabilizer Aluminum Yoke Casting

    Inspection of the stabilizer aluminum yoke casting, and if any cracks are apparent, the part should be replaced before further operation of the airplane.
  3. SB-53 Piper J-3/J-5 Fuel Shut-Off Swivel Fitting

    Failure of the fuel shut-off control attachment at the swivel fitting.
  4. SB-49 Piper J-3/J-5 Revised Washer for Fin Brace Rod Clevis

    Inspecting tail brace rod clevises attached to the fin for cracks and replacing wherever necessary.
  5. SB-46 Piper J-3/J-4 Strainer Attachment Fittings

    Failure of strainer/carburetor attaching fittings which may be attributed metal fatigue.
  6. SB-43 Piper J-3/J-5 Stabilizer Link Tube and Rear Support Bearing Bracket

    Reports of binding in the stabilizer rear support bearing and, as the link tube at the adjustment yoke is of similar construction, there is a possibility that the same difficulty may occur there.
  7. SB-42 Piper J-3/J-5 Elevator Bungee Installation

    Immediate changes necessary in the bungee installation.
  8. SM-10 Piper J-3/J-4/J-5 Rib Repair Diagram

    Rib repair diagram for Piper J-3, J-4, and J-5 aircraft.
  9. SB-50 Piper J-2 thru J-5 Ribstitching

    Reported failures of the ribstitching both in the wing and control surface covering which may result in the fabric being torn from the structure while in flight.
  10. SM-10 Piper J-3/J-4/J-5 Rib Repair Diagram

    Rib repair diagram for Piper J-3, J-4, and J-5 aircraft.